When We Give, We Flourish
A Story of Friendship, Courage, and Civic Renaissance
Gracious reader,
In February, when my dear friend Catherine took her four-year-old son, George, to the doctor for a general check-up and some questions about his motor skill development, testing revealed devastating news: he was born with a rare genetic neurodegenerative disease called CMT4C. Much is unknown about the disease and George’s future, but there is hope—promising gene therapies are emerging in Cyprus, and more clinical trials and research are urgently needed.
Over the past two years, Catherine’s family has endured a series of hardships—including a major home crisis that foreshadowed our own family’s struggles, and most recently, George’s diagnosis. Through it all, Catherine has persevered with extraordinary grace and strength. She is an amazing mother, full of wisdom and beauty, and a dear friend who has walked in parallel with our family’s journey.
💡 Today is a unique opportunity to help. A very generous donor has pledged a 100% matching grant—every dollar donated by the end of tonight will be doubled. If you want your tax-deductible gift to have maximum impact, today is the day to act.
Catherine has raised $400,000 in the last few months and needs another $100,000 to resume development of the treatment for George. Can you help us reach it—and save George?
I would love nothing more than to see the generosity of this Civic Renaissance community shine today—for Catherine, for George, and for the hope of human flourishing that binds us all together.
